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3D PRINTED LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERNAL FIXATOR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Oct 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, UK, has awarded a contract for research into a 3D printed lightweight external fixator for trauma in resource-limited settings. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and experimental development services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, as the tender was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine from London and was signed on 23rd September 2025. The contract period spans from 23rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a total value of £29,500. The tender process, now complete, was documented and published on 6th October 2025.

This award provides significant opportunities for established research institutions and companies involved in 3D printing and medical equipment development. Businesses with expertise in research and innovation, particularly those focusing on medical applications, would be well-suited to engage with such government contracts. The collaboration with a prestigious institution like Imperial College suggests a demand for high-calibre research capabilities and could set the stage for expanding business partnerships and strengthening market positions within the healthcare technology sector.

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Notice Title

3D PRINTED LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERNAL FIXATOR

Notice Description

RESEARCH INTO 3D PRINTED LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERNAL FIXATOR FOR TRAUMA IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062561-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

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